The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-07-28

Posts viii supplement subscriptions already made
10y an amount sufficient TO cover any subsequent
increase in their membership.
The Department Commander has also been re-
qucscd 20 urge upon the comrades the propriety Of
being more directly interested in the project by
making individual subscriptions. not exceeding 81
each, for which noatiyengrayed certificate will
be issued.
"A report Of all subscriptions will be made 10 the
National Enoampment at rs sessions IN ~ Louis,
and u Is very much desired that every Post on our
roster shall be found the list Of contributors At
that time, hence prompt action Is necessary. Let
every Post aud every comrade act at once. Temcm-
berngnot only the worlhness Of the object but also
the pride which all have much reason 20 feel
Ia the Department In everything that constitutes
a Department we stand at the head Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic DO not let us fail in this"
Wilde Post, no. -. Of Chester, will give an ex-
cursion on the steamer Republic To Cape May and
Breakwaier on Saturday, Aug. l3. Pos: 100, OF
Philadelphia. will give its second annual cruise TO
Augustine Pier in August, and Post No. 10 will
give one 20 the same place on Tuesday, Aug: 9.
SeTgt William ID. Holtzworth, the celebrated
battlefield guide Of Gettysburg, has retired from
active business on account of ilhealth. Capt
james 4. Long. who now fills Sergt Hotzworth's
place, il lying seriously i'll at Gettysburg.
Post g. Of Philadelphia, will celebrate its 18th
anniversary on Saturday, Aug. IL, at Rising sun
Park.
The Department Commander desires 10 call the
attention Of the Posts in this Department 70 the
claims Of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Asso-
citation and 10 urge upon them the duty OF becom-
ing members thereof OF the sos Posts in this De-
partment but about 50 are interested in the great
work conducted 10y the association. Besides the
patriotic pride which everyone should have in this
historic battlefield, the small sum lSlOl required
for membership would be Of considerable service
TO the association in the purchase of ground the
laying out and improvements OF roads, etc. Posts
are earnestly requested TO act at once and not
postpone the subject FOR future consideration. All
applications for certificates of membership should
be sent TO Department Headquarters.
The I'd annual excursion of the stephen g. Slime
Guards of Post No. lis. 10 Augustine Pier and
Woodland Beach, will take place ON Tuesday, Aug
9, lSs7.
The outlook for the observance OF n Grand Army
Day in Philadelphia this year is very bright, and
IL is more than likely that IL will be held during
the Centennial anniversary of the adoption OF the
Constitution of the United States in september
The Cavalry Post of that city has decided TO turn
out mounted on the occasion.
Asst Adj'tGen. Thos. :. Stewart is the recipient
of the following neatly-framed set Of engrossed
resolutions from Post No 81 of Coatesville:
ReSoired. That we hereby tender our thanks TO
A A.-G. Thomas j. Stewart for his Memorial ora
ton at fairview Cemetery, in this Borough, on
May 30, 1857. believing that his eloquent language
on that occasion will advance the cause OF tTater
nifty Charity and Loyalty, and exenpliiy anew the
truth that the American soldier Is as faithful ci-
zen IN the time OF peace rs he was brave in time OF
war.
RcsolUcd, That these resolutions be engrossed and
suitably framed and forwarded 10 Comrado Stew
art with the assurance that he holds firm place in
the regards of Post No. 81.
GAINESVILLE, Mercer Co., viii soon have Post
located at that place.
Grand Army Day will be celebrated at shenan-
doah this year. The committee having the matter
IN charge selected Thursday Sept 8 the date for
the celebration. IL is estimated that fully 20O1O
veterans will take part. and the citizens will make
extensive preparations for their reception.
VERMONT
C. G. johnson. Springfield: At n regular meeting
of Post Jarvis, No. As, the Dependent Pension Bill
was brought before the Post as recommended by
the Commanderin-Chief and laid on the table by
a vote OF 90 TO ., and the Post voted unanimously
TO request State Delegates TO the National En-
campment TO favor a service-pension bill Of not less
than - per month TO every honoral;ly-d discharged
soldier and sailor OF the late war. IL also voted
TO ask the Commander in Chief TO request that ali
Posts take action the service-pension bill at an
early day. This Post has members who are
paupers and has n good relief fund They are as
sisted in their relief work 10y a strong organization
of the Woman's Relief Corps that has good mem
bership